The Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity and Sustainable Use Programme
(MWBP)
Description:
The Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity and Sustainable Use Programme (MWBP) is a five-year (2004 – 2009), $30 million initiative working in the four Lower Mekong countries – Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is a joint UNDP/IUCN – The World Conservation Union (IUCN)/Mekong River Commission (MRC) managed programme, running in parallel but closely coordinated with the MRC structures and decision-making processes.
The programme goal is the conservation and sustainable use of wetland biodiversity, and this will be achieved through capacity strengthening at regional, national and provincial levels in order to address the root causes of wetland degradation in the Lower Mekong Basin.
The programme is divided into two phases – Phase A – “Creating the Enabling Environment” (2004 – 2006) and Phase B (2006 – 2009).
Note that Phase A of the MWBP will end on 31 December 2006. Because of funding constraints the Phase B will not take place as planned, but wetland work will continue through the partner or host government agencies.
Contact Information:
Mr. Peter-John Meynell
UNDP Team Leader
082/02 Fa Ngum Road
P.O Box 4340
Vientiane, Laos
Tel: (856-21) 240904
Fax: (856-21) 216127
Email: peterjohn@mekongwetlands.org
Website: http://www.mekongwetlands.org
